Podcasting Explained

“Podcasting Explained®” walks you through the complete process of launching your own podcast, from initial setup to publishing. In this series, Mark Struthers covers the essential technical and workflow steps needed to record, prepare, and distribute professional-quality podcast episodes. The training begins with an overview of what to expect when starting a podcast, followed by guidance on creating audio that meets consistent quality standards for reliable playback after conversion. You’ll learn how to set up a USB microphone properly and capture clean audio levels. Additional lessons focus on optimizing audio using plug-ins to enhance clarity and overall sound quality. The course also explains the purpose and structure of an RSS feed, demonstrates how to add music for branding, and shows how to link your audio files to your podcast feed. Metadata and XML information are covered, along with an overview of podcast hosting options. By the end, you’ll understand the core steps required to produce and publish your first podcast episode.